Dermatologic PtII Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the brand name and relevant information for Adapalene
Differin
Class: Retinoids
Use: Acne, Rosacea(off-label)
Dosage: 🧴
Notes and Warnings ⚠️:
0.1% is OTC and 0.3% is Rx
May cause dry skin and photosensitivity at application site
Do not apply to sensitive areas of the face
Isotretinoin
Claravis(multiple brands)
Class: Retinoid
Use: Acne
Dosage: 💊
Warning ⚠️:
BW: NIOSH/Rems med 🛂☠️ Repro Hazard 🫄☠️ Negative pregnancy test required within 2 weeks for those who can get pregnant ‼️
Cholesterol and LFTs required
May cause depression and suicidal thoughts 😔 ☠️
Tretinoin
Retin-A(multiple brands)
Class: Retinoid
Use: Acne, Face Wrinkles, Rosacea(off-label)
Dosage: 🧴
Warning ⚠️: May cause dryness and photosensitivity at application site
Do not apply to sensitive areas of the face
Benzoyl peroxide
PanOxyl(multiple brands)
Class: Miscellaneous dermatologic agents
Use: Acne
Dosage: 🧴
Warning ⚠️: May cause dryness and irritation at the application site
Salicylic Acid
Topical meds used for Acne and Warts under multiple brand names ex. Clearasil(Acne) and Compound W(warts)
Warning ⚠️: May cause dryness and irritation at the application site
Do not apply to sensitive areas of the face
Silver Sulfadiazine
SSD(multiple brands)
Class: miscellaneous dermatologic agents
Use: Burns 🔥
Dosage: 🧴
Warning ⚠️: sulfa allergy
Finasteride
Propecia
Used for hair growth in addition to its function as a prostate med and anti androgen in dermatologic capacity
NIOSH med due to repro Hazard. 🫄
Minoxidil
Rogaine(and other brands)
Used for hair growth in both topical and oral form source
Warning ⚠️: May cause hypotension ‼️🛂
Topical may cause flaking and itching at application site and should be kept away from open flames 🔥 ‼️
Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Duac(and other brands)
Combination of benzoyl peroxide and an antibiotic that is used topically for acne and roscasia.
May cause dryness and irritation at application site
